Our campaigns

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• The undiscovered workforce  
  Only 15% of people with autism are in full-time work, yet 79% of people with autism on out-of-work benefits want to work. Our new campaign works with MPs to promote sustainable employment for people with autism.
• Great Expectations
  Education is a fundamental part of every child's life. But far too many children with autism in England are not getting the education they need and deserve. Now's our chance to change this.
• Who benefits?
  The impact of Disability Living Allowance reform on people with an autism spectrum disorder.
• The Life We Choose
  Our report looks at the state of autism services in Wales and identifies four key areas that most in need of change: diagnosis, education, support for adults and support for parents and carers of people with autism.
• You Need To Know
  Thousands of children with autism suffer from mental health problems. Needlessly. We can change our children's future. Join our campaign to make good mental health for children with autism a reality.
• We Exist: our campaign for a Scottish Autism Bill
  We campaigned in support of Hugh O’Donnell MSP’s proposals for a Scottish Autism Strategy Bill. Find out more about this campaign. 
• I Exist: the message from adults with autism
  Our I Exist campaign was launched in February 2008 to transform the lives of adults with autism. It focused on the lack of support and services available to adults. As the result of the campaign, the Government passed the Autism Act, the first ever disability-specific law in England.
• Make school make sense
  Our make school make sense education campaign was launched in 2006 and aimed to improve educational provision for children with autism, so that every child can get the education they deserve.